Respondent, who had no prior discipline of record, misappropriated $2,081 in cash of entrusted funds in one matter and failed to handle another client's civil action with reasonable diligence and communication.
Respondent sought mitigation of discipline on the basis of drug and alcohol addiction, but did not offer expert medical testimony as to the causation of her misconduct by these factors. The Board did not find grounds for mitigation under ODC v. Braun.

Rule Violation(s)

1.3, 1.4(a)(4), 1.5(a), 1.15(a), 1.15(b), 8.4(c) and 8.4(d)

Discipline Imposed

Suspension for one year and one day

Points of Law

Although Respondent put her alcohol and drug addiction at issue in the disciplinary proceeding, she offered no medical testimony and failed to meet her burden pursuant to Braun.